"Israel is an ideal location for migrating birds because it is located along the Great Rift Valley flyway, one of the world's most important bird migration corridors that links Europe, Asia and Africa," Tazpit quoted Israel Ornithological Center director Dan Alon.

"The birds stop around the vicinity of Hula's Lake Agamon to rest, eat and drink, much like human travelers who use hotels, restaurants and pubs," he said. "We have up to 500 million birds and 500 million tourists who come to visit the Hula valley each year."